gests

/dʒɛsts/
noun
  1. Notable deeds or achievements; exploits.
    • Her gests in the field of medicine earned her a national award.
    • The book is a collection of the king's gests and adventures.
    • The epic poem recounted the gests of ancient heroes.
  2. Archaic term for gestures or bearing.
    • She observed his gests and knew he was lying.
    • The knight's proud gests impressed the court.
    • His calm gests showed he was not afraid.
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